Creep & Stress Relaxation Tester Supplier for South Africa
MCS Mechatronic manufactures computerized creep and stress relaxation testing machines in Kolhapur, India, and supplies them to power plant, refinery, aerospace and university labs in South Africa. The machines hold a specimen under load at high temperature for up to 10,000 hours and record how it stretches or how its stress relaxes over time.
South Africa has the most developed industrial base in Africa, with mining, automotive manufacturing, steel production, power generation and a large lifting-equipment sector. SANAS-accredited labs, OEM supplier requirements and mining safety rules keep demand for precise, traceable material testing high. Long-term creep data decides the safe life of boiler tubes, turbine parts and pressure equipment at service temperature.
Choose Your Machine: Creep or Stress Relaxation
The dedicated creep tester suits long-term creep and rupture work, while the electromechanical stress relaxation machine also performs hot tensile and compression tests.
High Temperature Creep Testing Machine
Servo-motor lever type
Creep and relaxation tester with servo-motor ball-screw loading and a motorised draw-head that compensates for specimen elongation.
- Capacity 10 kN to 100 kN, resolution 1/25000
- Load accuracy ±0.5%
- Lever ratio 1:10 or 1:20
- Three-zone furnace, 100 to 1000 °C
- Extension resolution 0.001 mm
Computerized Stress Relaxation & Creep Testing Machine
Electromechanical, 1 – 200 kN
Electromechanical machine for stress relaxation, creep and hot tensile tests on metals, polymers, rubbers and composites.
- Capacity 1 kN to 200 kN, 0.5% accuracy
- Holding duration 1 to 10,000 hours
- Test temperature 200 to 1200 °C
- Speed 0.01 to 500 mm/min
- Alignment verified as per ASTM E1012
Creep Tester vs Stress Relaxation Machine
| Feature | Creep Testing Machine | Stress Relaxation & Creep Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10 – 100 kN | 1 – 200 kN |
| Loading | Servo motor, ball screw, lever 1:10 / 1:20 | Electromechanical |
| Temperature | 100 – 1000 °C (furnace up to 1200 °C) | 200 – 1200 °C |
| Load accuracy | ±0.5% | 0.5% |
| Also performs | Creep and relaxation | Hot tensile, compression, creep |
Creep & Stress Relaxation Specifications
| Capacity | 10 – 100 kN (creep tester); 1 – 200 kN (stress relaxation machine) |
| Load accuracy | ±0.5% |
| Temperature | Up to 1200 °C with SS304 split furnace, single or three zone |
| Test duration | 1 to 10,000 hours |
| Extension measurement | High-temperature creep extensometer; 0.001 mm resolution |
| Software | Load, temperature, strain and stress vs time graphs; automatic % elongation |
| Standards | ASTM E139 and ASTM E292; alignment as per ASTM E1012 |
Full data is on the creep testing machine and stress relaxation machine pages.
Creep Testing Equipment
Creep Testing Applications in South Africa
Our machines are used by mining houses, automotive OEMs and component suppliers, steel producers, lifting-gear makers, power utilities, SANAS-accredited labs and universities. Typical South African applications include:
Power generation
Creep life of boiler tubes, headers and turbine materials
Refineries and petrochemicals
Furnace tubes and pressure parts at service temperature
Fasteners and springs
Stress relaxation of high-temperature bolting and springs
Aerospace and alloys
Creep of superalloys and titanium alloys
Polymers and rubbers
Long-term creep and relaxation of plastics and elastomers
Universities and research
Material qualification and life studies
Testing Standards Supported
MCS creep and stress relaxation testing machines test to ASTM E139 and ASTM E292, with load-train alignment verified as per ASTM E1012. The electromechanical machine can also perform hot tensile tests as per ASTM E21.
In South Africa, product conformity is overseen by SABS (South African Bureau of Standards), and laboratories that issue accredited reports work under SANAS (South African National Accreditation System). The software plots load, temperature, strain and stress against time and calculates percentage elongation automatically.
Cities We Serve in South Africa
We supply creep & stress relaxation testing machines to industrial cities and project sites across South Africa, including:
Export, Shipping & Support for South Africa
Export Packing & Shipping
Machines are packed in seaworthy export cases and shipped from India to Port of Durban, Port of Cape Town and Port of Ngqura.
Export Documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the machine's calibration certificate are supplied with every shipment.
Online Training & Support
Online operator training on the machine and its software, with remote technical support from our team in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you export creep testing machines to South Africa?
Yes. MCS Mechatronic manufactures creep and stress relaxation testing machines in Kolhapur, India, and exports them to South Africa through ports such as Port of Durban and Port of Cape Town.
What is the difference between creep and stress relaxation testing?
A creep test holds a constant load at high temperature and measures how the specimen extends over time. A stress relaxation test holds a constant strain and measures how the stress falls over time. MCS machines can perform both.
How long can a test run?
Holding duration can range from 1 hour to 10,000 hours, with continuous temperature and strain measurement.
Which standards are followed?
Creep and relaxation testing conforms to ASTM E139 and ASTM E292, and alignment is verified as per ASTM E1012.
Can MCS machines support testing in SANAS-accredited labs?
Accredited labs in South Africa work to ISO and ASTM methods under SANAS. MCS creep and stress relaxation machines test to ASTM E139 and ASTM E292, and the software's load, strain, temperature and time graphs can be reported for your SABS or client records. Machines can be verified on site by your accredited calibration provider after delivery.
Can the machine run on the power supply used in South Africa?
The supply voltage depends on the model. South Africa's three-phase supply is 400 V at 50 Hz, so please mention your site voltage and frequency in your enquiry so we can confirm the right electrical configuration.
Get a Creep Tester Quotation for South Africa
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